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Windows 7: Windows 7 SP1 install error, Payload file missing

Use these forums for years and years, but have not needed to actually ask for help. But here I am!

Apparently a relative's computer has not been able to install SP1 since it was released. I have been tasked with resolving the issue. If it was not a primary "work from home" computer, It would have been wiped by now.

Windows 7 SP1 install error, Payload file missing

Can't install SP1, CSI payload files missingFirst off, this is technically a repost. I am reposting after following the instructions here https://www.sevenforums.com/windows-updates-activation/264840-windows-update-posting-instructions.html
I cannot install windows service pack 1. I attached my error code screenshot. I created a CBS.zip...

Windows Updates & Activation

Win 7 unable to install SP1, CSI Payload File MissingSome time ago, Noel had a remarkable record for finding missing files. I wonder if he could do it again.
I have inherited this machine from a recently deceased friend. I think it came with Vista, and he installed Win 7 a long time ago. I'd like to keep it, but it needs SP1 to be eligible for...

Windows Updates & Activation

Missing 8 CSI Payload Files, Cant update windowsHi. title says it all, attempting to install service pack 1 has proved futile and it turnes out im missing some stuff
also i am having an extremely hard time adding the CBS.log and CheckSur.log in this post, im going to be posting them in a link to my one drive
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Windows Updates & Activation

CSI Payload Files Missing - Cannot Install Windows UpdatesHi team, and especially NoelDP.
I have eleven CSI payload files missing, and NoelDP, I see you have been able to help a lot of people find these files and re-install them on their system. I have attached a copy of CheckSUR.log, as well as a CBS.log from a SFC scan I ran today.
If you could...

Windows Updates & Activation

Windows 7 Sp1 update- error 80073712 CSI Payload File MissingI am at a lost. I've been avoiding updating the SP1 for months. Today, I finally decided to figure out the issue. I have run the Update Troubleshooter. The Readiness tool and checksur.
I'm getting the error code: 80073712
I found out that means the Component Store is corrupt.
Here is the...